Transcription of The Functional Movement Screen
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Movement assessment The Functional Movement Screen The system for a simple and quantifiable method of evaluating basic Movement abilities T. he Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is an and stabilizing movements. The tests place the innovative system used to evaluate move- individual in extreme positions where weaknesses ment pattern quality for clients or athletes. and imbalances become noticeable if appropri- The beauty of the Functional Movement Screen is ate stability and mobility is not utilized. It has been Gray Cook, MS, PT, OCS, CSCS. that a personal trainer, athletic trainer or strength observed that many individuals who perform at and conditioning coach can learn the system and very high levels during activities are unable to have a simple and quantifiable method of evalu- perform these simple movements.
The tests place the individual in extreme positions where weaknesses ... orthopedic problems but rather to demonstrate limitations or asymmetries in healthy individuals ... torso, shoulder, hip and ankle mobility and stability, quadri-ceps fl exibility and knee stability.
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